Brand: TOSHIBA
Category: Microwave Oven
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for ML-EM31P(SS)/CA
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:14 p.m.
Warranty Information
This is a one-year limited warranty covering defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase.
Operation Summary
This microwave oven offers various cooking functions including Sensor Cook, Custom Cook, and Defrost. Key features include:
- Power Levels: Ten levels (10% to 100%) for precise cooking.
- Clock Setting: Set the current time of day.
- Kitchen Timer: A separate timer for non-cooking related timing.
- Microwave Cook: Manual cooking with time and power level selection.
- One Touch Start: Quick start for 1-6 minutes or 30-second increments.
- Custom Defrost: Defrost meat, poultry, or fish by weight.
- Sensor Menu: Automatic cooking for specific food types based on sensors.
- Popcorn: Pre-programmed for popcorn sizes.
- Custom Cook/Soften/Melt: Pre-programmed settings for specific food preparations.
- Favorite Function: Save up to three custom cooking procedures.
- Multi-stage Cooking: Combine up to two cooking stages (Defrost can be the first stage).
- Lock Function: Child lock to prevent unintended operation.
- Energy Saver Mode: Reduces standby power consumption.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| TROUBLE | Possible Cause | Possible Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Oven will not start |
a. Electrical cord for oven is not plugged in.
b. Door is open. c. Wrong operation is set. |
a. Plug into the outlet.
b. Close the door and try again. c. Check instructions |
| Arcing or sparking |
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.
b. The oven is operated when empty. c. Spilled food remains in the cavity. |
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.
b. Do not operate with oven empty. c. Clean cavity with wet towel. |
| Unevenly cooked foods |
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.
b. Food is not defrosted completely. c. Cooking time, power level is not suitable. d. Food is not turned or stirred. |
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.
b. Completely defrost food. c. Use correct cooking time, power level. d. Turn or stir food. |
| Overcooked foods |
Cooking time, power level is not suitable.
|
Use correct cooking time, power level.
|
| Undercooked foods |
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.
b. Food is not defrosted completely. c. Oven ventilation ports are restricted. d. Cooking time, power level is not suitable. |
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.
b. Completely defrost food. c. Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not restricted. d. Use correct cooking time, power level. |
| Improper defrosting |
a. Materials to be avoided in microwave oven were used.
b. Cooking time, power level is not suitable. c. Food is not turned or stirred. |
a. Use microwave-safe cookware only.
b. Use correct cooking time, power level. c. Turn or stir food. |
| Sensor cooked foods not properly cooked |
a. Cover or lid on food not vented.
b. Door opened before sensor-detected cooking time appears in display. |
a. Cover or lid over food must contain vent hole for escaping steam.
b. Do not open door to stir or turn food before sensor-detected cooking time appears in display. |